Winter School: Exercise Physiology in Health and Disease

COURSE DESCRIPTION

We define exercise physiology as the human body’s response to different types of exercise and how it adapts over time. Therefore, exercise physiology has broad individual and public health relevance, considering its value for exercise performance, disease prevention and treatment.

The course will provide a comprehensive overview of human exercise physiology and its connection to health and disease. International and leading scientists from Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Norway will provide participants with overviews and in-depth insights into the cardiovascular system, blood, metabolism, skeletal muscle, endocrine system, nutrition, and environmental modulators like hypoxia or heat. A special feature of the course will be the constant alternation between theoretical content and practical exercises, in which attendees will get to know methods such as cardiopulmonary exercise testing, inert gas rebreathing, resting and exercise cardiac ultrasound, CO-rebreathing, endurance and sprint performance testing or indirect calorimetry and will be theoretically introduced to tracer-based assessments of metabolism.

Program will be announced soon.

PREREQUISITE FOR PARTICIPATION

The course is of an advanced level and is intended for students of master courses (i.e. at least B.Sc. graduated) in life sciences (e.g. medicine, molecular medicine, sports science, physiotherapy, etc.), PhD candidates and licensed physicians or post docs who want to deepen their knowledge and experience in exercise physiology.

COURSE DETAILS

Course language is English. The course will be held from Sunday, Feb 23 (6 p.m.) to Friday, Feb 28, 2025 (4.p.m.) at the Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria. Salzburg is a highly attractive city and can be reached easily by plane, train, and car.

Erasmus+ eligibility

This course awards 3 ECTS and follows a BIP-style format. Students can therefore apply for Erasmus+ funding at their home institutions for a blended short-term mobility. The PMU can also sign an Erasmus+ bilateral agreement if required by the student's home university. University staff can also apply for an Erasmus+ grant for staff training. For information about the grant application, applicants should contact their respective home university.  

DFP points

Medical doctors in Austria can obtain 42 DFP points upon successful completion of the course.

Registration fee

Registration fee includes tuition, laboratory work, three social events including opening dinner on Sunday, lunches, coffee/tee for the week, and certificate of participation at the end. Additional meals, travel, and accommodation are not included and must be arranged for by the participants.

Student: € 549,-
Non-student: € 699,-

We will confirm your place in the course within three weeks after receiving your application and send you an invoice including payment instructions.

If you identify as a student, you will be required to submit a copy of your official confirmation of enrolment. If you identify as a PhD student with maximum 50% employment, you need to additionally submit a confirmation of your employment status. Documents must be emailed as a pdf file to international.office@pmu.ac.at.

Insurance requirement

Please note that laboratory as well as outdoor activities will be carried out as part of the program. By submitting the online application form, you confirm that, if you are accepted to the course, you will have sufficient accident and liability insurance during the entire program.

Course Lead

PD Dr. Gunnar Treff, PhD, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg
Institute of Molecular Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

Co-Lead

PD Dr. Dr. Mahdi Sareban, MD, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg
University Institute of Sports Medicine, Prevention and Rehabilitation